"Department of English and Comparative Literature Lecturer Pool 2025-2026"

Department of English and Comparative Literature Lecturer Pool 2025-2026

Job No: 547125
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Locations: Southern California: San Diego
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Part Time

Description

The Department of English and Comparative Literature in the College of Arts and Letters at San Diego State University is accepting applications for their part-time lecturer pool.

We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in the following areas:

• English and Comparative Literature, Children's Literature, Creative Writing, Digital Humanities, Environmental Humanities, LGBTQ+ studies, and related fields

Temporary appointments may be either full- or part-time. Appointments from the part-time pool are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice. The Fall term begins mid-August and ends late-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications will remain in our applicant pool during the academic year you apply.

Qualifications

Criteria

• Graduate degree in literature, cultural studies, or related fields
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter

Application Instructions

Prospective temporary faculty who would like their applications on file are invited to send the following items:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three (3) professional references (new employees only)
• Cover letter (new employees only)
• Unofficial transcripts (new employees only)

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range.

As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

• Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211

Inquiries: For application inquiries, please email Dr. Quentin Bailey at qbailey@sdsu.edu

To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/547125